Senior/Lead Systems Engineer; AWS Cloud Architecture
Job in
Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22011, USA
Listed on 2026-11-05
Listing for:
System One
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
AWS, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Employment Type:
Contract
Location:
Mostly Remote
Candidates must be local to the DC/MD/VA or Eagan, MN area
US Citizenship required per government contract
Clearance:
Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance
We are seeking experienced Senior and Lead Systems Engineers to support FAA cloud modernization initiatives. Qualified candidates will have strong experience in AWS cloud architecture, hybrid infrastructure design, systems integration, secure networking, and federal security requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Design and implement hybrid cloud architectures supporting migration from on-premises environments to AWS Gov Cloud.
- Develop hardware, software, and network architectures across AWS VPCs, Gov Cloud, and multi-cluster environments.
- Evaluate container platforms, including AWS ECS, EKS, and Open Shift, and perform cost analysis and infrastructure sizing.
- Lead systems integration, verification and validation (V&V), and production deployments.
- Design secure network architectures, including trust boundaries, segmentation, and access controls.
- Support FISMA High security requirements, SSP documentation, and ATO processes.
- Collaborate with Dev Sec Ops , software development, and testing teams.
- Strong systems engineering and AWS cloud architecture experience.
- Experience designing hybrid cloud environments and supporting cloud migrations.
- Experience with AWS ECS, EKS, Open Shift, or similar container platforms.
- Knowledge of AWS networking, including VPCs, ALB, WAF, Private Link, and ingress routing.
- Experience with systems integration, V&V, infrastructure sizing, and deployment.
- Understanding of FISMA High security requirements, SSPs, and ATO processes.
- Experience with secure network design and segmentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, technical documentation, and communication skills.
- Previous experience supporting FAA, DOT, or other federal programs.
- AWS Gov Cloud migration experience.
- Familiarity with Zscaler, PIV authentication, and FAA/NTC environments.
- Experience with Dev Sec Ops and AI-driven test automation.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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